3D vs. Plan plots

[fotobuz47]

Using Revit 9 we are having difficulties printing accurate color schemes from the computer to the plotter. In the actual project, the colors applied to the materials are more accurately shown in the 3D view. In plan view, the colors are quite different (usually brighter and more bold). When printing the plan view on shading with edges, how do you more accurately match Pantone colors between what's shown on the screen and what is printed?

[archjake]

We've had this problem in the past. Unless the model is rendered, the shaded view has different colors depending on the angle viewed. I think this has to do with the Open GL / open gl simulated sun position in regards to the view. We can't change this. Even if you render a view you don't get solid colors as it simulates real life. Something in the shade will be darker than something in the sun.

[tomnewsom]

We've had this problem in the past. Unless the model is rendered, the shaded view has different colors depending on the angle viewed. I think this has to do with the Open GL / open gl simulated sun position in regards to the view. We can't change this. Even if you render a view you don't get solid colors as it simulates real life. Something in the shade will be darker than something in the sun.

The "awful bodge" method is to give all your materials Model Patterns of solid color, then view in plain old hidden line mode. This gives you completely accurate color. Turn on shadows for some shading (only the shadows get darker, no other colors change)

Of course, this method makes all you other drawings look awful. Not sure if the method works if you link your project into a new project with the solid color materials though. That might be a workaround.

[fotobuz47]

Thank you so much for your help. This "awful bodge" method of yours works for families and the like, but unfortunately it does not work for topographic surfaces. Are there any methods to color those surfaces in the 2D views like I've now done with the other elements of the project?

[sbrown]

unfortunately photoshop is the only way to get good colors. Its been a long standing wishlist item to have a true color - non shaded display. I don't know if enough people just haven't asked or what, but Ive been asking since release 1.0 or 2.0

For elevations I've found turning shadows on with a setting of the sun to 100 and the shadows to 25 -30 gets pretty darn close.